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Digital Forensics Outsourcing - South West Forensics - AWARD

DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE

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21 Oct 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Digital Forensics Outsourcing - South West Forensics - AWARD" was awarded to CY4OR LEGAL LTD T/A CYFOR by Devon and Cornwall Police. This public security and law and order services contract is situated in the United Kingdom, with delivery addresses extending to locations like Europe and the Channel Islands. The tender process, concluded on 28th April 2025, resulted in an active award status on 21st October 2025. The contractual agreement for services runs from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2030. This falls under the services category, employing a bespoke procurement method labelled as "Other".

This project provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital forensics and related fields. Although not specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises, it offers substantial work valued at £7,000,000, ideal for established organisations with expertise in public security services. Companies capable of addressing digital forensic needs across multiple geographical regions will find this contract particularly advantageous, allowing them to leverage their capabilities in an important and specialised field.

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Notice Title

Digital Forensics Outsourcing - South West Forensics - AWARD

Notice Description

South West Forensics (Avon & Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Dorset & Wiltshire) are looking to outsource a Digital Forensic requirement as detailed in the Tender Pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d57eb366-7064-4d91-b9c6-a9b9077ddbea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1c97d01-06cf-45e4-9640-8a51b96b4c69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVON
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CY4OR LEGAL LTD T/A CYFOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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